73.181 BF2273 – Pink-barred Sallow – Noctuidae – Xanthia togata
Pink-barred Sallow – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Xanthia togata – colour code •
STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Found in all areas of the county where there is sallow growing, so main population is found in the southern Trent valley region and the coal measures.
ID POINTERS – A distinctive autumn moth. Ground colour a bright mustard yellow dappled with pinkish-brown blotches and a pinkish/reddish brown semi-central cross-band. The head and shoulders are also bright reddish or pinkish brown and this feature helps to eliminate other sallow species. The forewing appears slightly hooked in shape.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing August – October.
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Pink-barred Sallow.
